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Rangiora Veterinary Centre, Canterbury (posted 26th August) Locum Equine Nurse
Locum Equine Veterinary Nurse – 6 Month Opportunity
Spend your summer in New Zealand’s South Island!
Are you an experienced Equine Veterinary Nurse looking for your next adventure? This is your chance to combine professional growth with the trip of a lifetime.
We’re looking for a motivated and skilled nurse (applicants from the UK, Australia or abroad are welcomed!) who is excited to experience life in stunning North Canterbury – just 20 minutes from Christchurch City and close to mountains, beaches, and wine country.
This fixed-term, 6-month position offers you the opportunity to play a key role in a busy equine practice during our vibrant summer season while developing your own areas of interest and expertise.
What we’re looking for:
You’ll bring a solid background in veterinary technology, equine nursing, or veterinary technician training, along with a genuine passion for horses and their care.
In this role, you’ll be:
- Assisting with equine surgeries and maintaining theatre protocols.
- Assisting ambulatory vets on farm with field surgeries, lameness exams and diagnostics.
- Delivering high-quality nursing care to surgical and hospitalised patients.
- Supporting and mentoring colleagues in a collaborative team environment.
- Helping manage daily hospital operations.
- Participating in our after-hours and weekend roster.
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene across equipment, instruments, and facilities.
- Overseeing stock control, invoicing, and accurate record-keeping.
- Communicating effectively with clients, referring vets, and the wider community.
- Coordinating bookings, admissions, triage, and discharges.
What we offer:
You’ll join a dynamic and supportive team of nine equine veterinarians, two dedicated equine nurses, and three support staff. We value teamwork, initiative, and the fresh ideas you’ll bring.
- Competitive pay (minimum hourly rate is the NZ Living Wage).
- Relocation including Immigration Visa assistance and accommodation options.
- Opportunities to grow special interests within equine practice.
- A friendly, supportive environment where your contributions are valued.
- Flexible days and hours so you can explore the South Island – from mountains to coastlines.
Our BESTPRACTICE accredited clinic is fully equipped with everything you need to deliver outstanding care, including a surgical suite, 6-bay hospital stable block, CT scanner, digital radiography, ultrasound, video and dynamic endoscopy, shock wave, orthobiologics, and an in-house lab.
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the adventure you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you!
📧 Email: craigp@rangvet.co.nz
📞 Call: 021 034 8383 (Craig Perriman – Practice Manager)
Applications close Sunday 14 September 2025. Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Rangiora Veterinary Centre, Canterbury (posted 20th August)
🌟 Veterinary Nurse – a role with Variety & Impact! 🌟
Location: RVC – A Centre of Excellence in Veterinary Care
Are you a passionate, adaptable Veterinary Nurse looking for variety, a new challenge, and the chance to be part of something special? We're on the hunt for a Nurse to join our vibrant, inclusive team!
At RVC, our mission is simple: to be the centre of veterinary excellence and innovation. We live by the values of empathy, teamwork, respect, and community, and we're proud to offer exceptional care in a truly supportive environment.
About Us:
We're an independent, 24/7 mixed practice (established in the 1960s) with a modern, purpose-built facility, featuring:
- Three custom-designed theatres including orthopaedic and dental suites
- Advanced diagnostics: in-house lab, digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy & CT
- NZVA Best Practice Hospital & ISFM Gold Standard Cat-Friendly Clinic
- A skilled team, including a VTS anaesthesia technician
Please click here to see photos! 
About the Role:
This is a 34-hour/week position, ideal for someone who loves variety and thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment. You'll:
- Work across surgery, medicine, consulting, lab, our branch clinics and our Emergency Vet Hospital and Animal Dermatology Canterbury
- Be part of a team of 3 nurses with a rotating roster: 1 month of regular hours followed by 2 months of flexible hours including annual and sick leave cover
- Gain hands-on experience in all areas of the clinic
What We're Looking For:
- A qualified Vet Nurse (Diploma or Bachelor)
- A minimum of 2 years' hands-on nursing experience with up to date well rounded clinical skills
- A warm communicator who builds trust with ease
- Someone capable of working both day and night shifts
- A proactive team player who delivers outstanding patient care and supports our high clinical standards
What You'll Get:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- A $500 annual wellbeing allowance pro rata for your hours
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities (internal + external)
- A fun, supportive workplace with 20+ skilled nurses who have your back
Ready to take the next step in your career with a clinic that values growth, learning, and community?
Apply now or for further information get in touch for a confidential chat:
📧 Rachel Hogan – Companion Animal Clinic Coordinator
📞+64 21 221 9994
Be part of something exceptional. Be part of RVC.
PETstock VET Constellation Drive/Rosedale, Auckland NZ (posted 18th August)
Casual Nurse / Petstock Vet Constellation Drive, NZ-JR105538
Work in a clinic that has been purpose built and equipped with optimal Veterinary care in mind.
Work alongside a Team that loves coming to work and enjoys making a difference every day.
Job Opportunity:
We are seeking a casual veterinary nurse with 1+ years’ experience to join our team. Our roster is flexible and accommodates your availability alongside clinic requirements. Shifts are also balanced between front-of-house and back-of-house duties. Newly qualified nurses/ trainee nurses are encouraged to apply.
The role requires that you:
- Build relationships and deliver excellent customer service.
- Embrace professional development.
- Contribute to a positive team culture.
- Hold a relevant Veterinary nursing qualification.
What you can expect:
- Receive support and mentorship.
- Remuneration package with regular reviews.
- No after hours, Weekends or Public Holidays,
- Professional development resources.
- Opportunity for internal career advancement.
Some of the Perks
- Significant Team member, family & pet discounts across Petstock Group & Woolworth’s reward programs
- Access to the Petstock Group’s Employee Assistance Program (Health & wellbeing support).
Apply today – on our careers website via the link here to create a profile and apply.
Petstock Vet has established itself as an industry leader with a focus on delivering innovative patient care whilst providing a work environment where our team are valued for the experience & skill set, they bring.
Our diversity makes us better... we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.
A day in the life…
- Surgery – Ensure surgical equipment is prepared and readily available for specific medical procedures and/or as directed | Assist with patient admissions, intake & pre-operative procedures, as instructed
- Pathology – Ensures relevant samples are collected and are appropriately labelled and stored | Conduct haematological, blood and other specific laboratory tests as required
- Radiography – Ensure radiographic equipment, environment and patient is prepared, as required
- Dental – Conduct extra & intra-oral examinations | Assist the Veterinarian to perform dental prophylaxis & extraction procedures
- Emergency and Critical Care - Assist the Veterinarians to administer first aid and critical care procedures, as directed
- General Animal Care – Administer daily treatments, routines and nursing care of patients as required & in consultation with the Veterinarians
- General Stock Management – Ensure medicines are stored as required by legislation and as directed along with assisting with rolling stock takes and stock levels
- Hospital Presentation - Ensure the hospital environment is inviting for customers and staff ie. heating/cooling, lighting (internal/external), smells, music/noise levels and content, etc
- General customer service & business administration
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